Batavia, NY — Despite his current sharp racing form, Louie The Lilac was grossly overlooked at the windows and sent off at 21-1. However the punter’s snub didn’t faze “Louie” as she blew up the tote board after winning the $13,000 Open Handicap pace for fillies and mares at Batavia Downs on Wednesday (Oct. 2) evening.   Louie The Lilac (Shawn McDonough) got away fourth as … Continue reading Louie The Lilac upsets in Batavia Distaff Open »

Batavia, NY — With no one hitting the Pick-5 wager again at Batavia Downs on Saturday (Sept. 28) night, there is a $2,112 carryover for that wager in the first race on Wednesday (Oct. 2) night at The Downs and track management has announced that pool will be guaranteed at $7,500 through the United States Trotting Association’s Strategic Wagering Program. Post time for the first … Continue reading Batavia to offer $7,500 guaranteed Pick-5 pool on Wednesday »

Batavia, NY — There was a pair of $13,500 Open Handicap races highlighting the Saturday (Sept. 28) night card at Batavia Downs and the winners of each put in stout efforts in victory on a rain-soaked night in Genesee County.  The Open pace was up first and won by Villiam (Joe Chindano Jr.), who was challenged at every step of the mile.  Villiam took the lead off … Continue reading Villiam, Power And Grace both stellar in Batavia Opens »

Batavia, NY — The marquee event at Batavia Downs on Friday (Sept. 27) night was a $10,000 conditioned claiming trot where Curry Hanover (Shawn McDonough) turned in one spicy performance to dominate his seven rivals.  Curry Hanover moved right to the lead from post one and then would not relinquish it for the duration. With Cartier Zette (Joe Chindano Jr.) trying to keep up in … Continue reading Curry Hanover romps in Batavia Friday feature »

Batavia, NY — Center Attraction was in perfect position to run down her competition in a thrilling stretch drive in the featured $13,500 Distaff Open at Batavia Downs on Wednesday (Sept. 25) night.  Center Attraction (Jim McNeight Jr.) got away second from post one behind Won Surreal Deal (Kyle Cummings) who set the pace in :28, :57.1 and 1:25.2. It was at that last station … Continue reading Center Attraction out-duels foes for Batavia feature win »

Batavia, NY — Saturday (Sept. 21) night at Batavia Downs featured $13,500 Open Handicaps for both the pace and trot and this week, upset winners prevailed in each contest.  The pacers went first and Lip Reader A (Drew Monti) got his third win at Batavia this meet.  Lip Reader A got away sixth while Admiral Hanover (Kyle Swift) led to the quarter in :27.4, where … Continue reading Lip Reader A, Biscoe win Saturday features at Batavia »

Batavia, NY — Double Class has been an Open trotter at Batavia Downs since his first win there in 1:55.3 in July. On Friday (Sept. 20) at The Downs, the trotter essentially made a double class drop to a mid-level condition event and got back to his winning ways in the $10,000 co-featured race of the night.  Sent off at 7-1, Double Class (Dave McNeight … Continue reading Double Class scores in Batavia Downs trot »

Batavia, NY — A patient drive by Kyle Swift helped Dance Ticket register her sixth win of the year in Batavia Downs’ $13,500 fillies and mares Open pacing feature on Wednesday (Sept. 18) night.  Forgot Thewallet A (Dave McNeight III) blasted off the gate from post seven and took a lead that would last to the :56.2 half. It was there that Won Surreal Deal … Continue reading Dance Ticket waltzes to victory in Batavia feature »

Batavia, NY — Back-to-back $13,500 Handicap Opens for both gaits topped the bill at Batavia Downs on Saturday (Sept. 14) night and fast miles were produced in each by pylon position participants.  In the trot, Biscoe (Jim McNeight Jr.) was a dominant winner after leading at every station in unfettered fashion.  The seven-horse field was scratched down to a five horse start that saw Treasured … Continue reading Biscoe, Tiger Baron, Monti big winners at Batavia »

Batavia, NY — Johnny Boy led at every station en route to victory in the $10,000 featured trot at Batavia Downs on Friday (Sept. 13) night.  Kevin Cummings sent Johnny Boy to the front from post one while Four Wheelin (Drew Monti) dropped in second for the ride. Johnny Boy stepped off quarters of :28.2, :59.3 and 1:29.1 with Four Wheelin in tow and the … Continue reading Johnny Boy goes the distance at Batavia Downs »